2000 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 192 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Because 2000 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
